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Reactivity of transition elements decreases almost regularly from \text {Sc to Cu}. Explain.

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Effective nuclear charge increases as we move along the period from left to right. Due to this, there is a decrease in size as well. Therefore, the electrons will be held more tightly and removing them from the outermost shell will be difficult. Thus, the ionization enthalpy also increases and reactivity decreases. \text {Sc} is more reactive than \text {Cu}.

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